DOL Median (Ruidoso, NM)
$34,028
vs National
-31.3%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,199
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$34,028
-31.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Ruidoso, NM earns $34,028 in nominal terms, which is 31.3% below the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,199 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Ruidoso, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso Municipal School District | $34,055 | 1 |
| Ruidoso Municipal Schools | $34,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in Ruidoso, NM?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Ruidoso, NM is $34,028 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Ruidoso, NM a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Ruidoso, NM earns 31.3% less than the national median of $49,529, or $36,199 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.